The Grimbosq Forest (covering 475 hectares) is the property of the town of Caen and is located 19km to the south of the town and 7km from Thury Harcourt. Several attractions on site: marked walking routes, picnic area, pond, animal park, arboretums with forest species and special collections, "Olivet" feudal mound (alongside the GR36, archaeological site) and mountain biking route.